Overview
Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) is a bushy bedding in the genus Coleus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Coleus genus, known for its soft-textured foliage that adds vibrant colour to garden beds, borders, and containers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for patio and container planting, 'Freckles' is hardy under glass (H1c) and is typically grown as a bedding or conservatory greenhouse plant, with interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Coleus is a genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs, sometimes succulent, sometimes with a fleshy or tuberous rootstock, found in the Afro-Eurasia tropics and subtropics.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Coleus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v)
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Scale insects, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v)?
Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) need?
Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) hardy in the UK?
Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Coleus scutellarioides 'Freckles' (v)?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.
